What I learned From Jeff Galloway Today

Women's Complete Guide to Running by Jeff & Barbara Galloway

I learned a few new things today. It was about shoes.

1) Take a pair of well worn running shoes with you when you go to the running store.  Comment – I assume he means a specialty running store not cattle call places like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Sports Authority. Ha! See if you get my business again!

2) Women’s shoes tend to be narrower than mens, except the heal is usually smaller. Comment – My problem is that the ball of my foot is wide and spread out like a mans, while my arches are very high and contracted. Add unusually narrow heels and you get the picture. Buying shoes is a real nightmare. I need a dedicated professional.

3) Once you find a pair of good running shoes go back and buy the same pair again in about 3-4 weeks because the manufactures will make significant changes or may discontinue that model  within a few weeks.  Comment – I knew they were always switching things up, but I didn’t know it was during such a small time frame.

Be sure to read up on how to break in your new shoes on page 79. Why didn’t I think of that?

Running for Mortals

I have the book Running for Mortals, by John “The Penguin”  Bingham. If you are a beginner and looking for sound advice and motivation pick this book up. I found mine at BAM or Books a Million. I’ve also seen it online. Click here for the link. I have to admit, when I first saw the title, I dismissed it. However, I went to BAM and found it on the shelf. It was just what I needed.  Now, I read snippets of it daily. It helps me stay motivated, which is a good thing.

Each chapter starts with The Penguin’s Pearls of Wisdom.

My favorite chapter, compares the running workout to a meal. The warm up is the appetizer. He says if you are short on time, don’t cut the warm up, cut back on the main course or the run itself instead.